The Inn on the River in Pigeon Forge TN

The Inn on the River is a newly renovated Pigeon Forge hotel on the Parkway.

The Inn On The River

(865) 428-5500

2492 Parkway, Pigeon Forge ,TN 37863

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5 Reasons Families Love Staying at Our Hotel Near Dollywood

From world-famous cinnamon bread to thrilling rides, Dollywood has it all. When you’re in town visiting the popular attraction, join us at The Inn on the River! Our Pigeon Forge hotel is perfect for families and is just a short distance away from the world-class theme park. Here are 5 reasons families love staying at our hotel near Dollywood:

1. Located on the Parkway

fireplace and chairs

One of the best parts about The Inn on the River is that we’re located right on the Parkway! That means you won’t have far to go to get to Dollywood. Spending less time driving to Dollywood means you’ll have more time there to enjoy everything it has to offer! Not only are we close to Dollywood, but we’re only a short distance from the best family-friendly attractions in town. Don’t worry about the kids getting restless during the car ride. You’ll even be able to walk to many popular attractions, shops and restaurants!

2. Take the Trolley

Another reason families love staying at our hotel near Dollywood is because we are on the Pigeon Forge Trolley route! Instead of worrying about traffic and paying to park at Dollywood, you can take the trolley! The trolley runs about every 15 minutes and will take you straight to Dollywood’s front gates for only $2.50 per passenger.

3. Amazing Amenities

inn on the river poolAt The Inn on the River, we make sure our guests have everything they need for a wonderful experience in Pigeon Forge. We have an indoor pool with a family-sized hot tub that families love because the kids can splash around while the parents relax in the bubbling hot tub. We also have an outdoor pool so you can soak up the sun during the warmer months. Another hit with families is our delicious complimentary breakfast served daily! You’ll save both time and money when you start your mornings off with our full hot breakfast bar that has biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs and more! You can also take advantage of our spacious lobby with a fireplace and complimentary 24-hour tea and coffee, our outdoor fire pit, and picnic tables and outdoor grills on the river.

4. Kid-Friendly

When you stay at our hotel near Dollywood, not only will your kids have a fantastic time at the theme park, but they’ll have a great time at The Inn on the River! When you check in, we provide your kids with complimentary kid bags that include a variety of fun items. We also have a Kid Zone in our lobby with more than 50 games! You won’t even have to leave our hotel to keep the kids entertained. They’ll also love our complimentary popcorn served nightly.

5. Spacious Rooms

Deluxe Two Queen Riverside RoomAfter a fun-filled day at the theme park, you’ll love only having a short drive back to our hotel to relax! Luckily, we have spacious rooms to fit the whole family. Our largest room, the Deluxe Riverside Double Queen Room, can sleep up to 6 guests with a comfortable sleeper sofa, and it has its own private balcony or patio offering a view of the Little Pigeon River. Families love the large sitting area with a coffee table and Queen sleeper sofa, free WiFi, microwave, and mini-fridge, along with other convenient in-room amenities like a Keurig coffee maker and in-room Alexa. You’ll have no problems relaxing together when you stay at our hotel near Dollywood!

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Your family is guaranteed to have an incredible stay at our hotel near Dollywood. Browse all our Pigeon Forge hotel rooms and start planning your family vacation!